Australian Shopping Special: Jewellery, Flowers, Bows and a bit of Animal Print.

Aussie Shopping

I usually do these shopping posts from international stores but I thought I’d treat Australia today. I’ve done quite a bit of shopping the last week or so, both in store and online and have come across so many lovely things. I’ve done so well in finding summer dresses especially – there are so many around this season. I got some really great sandals and shoes too – Big W has amazing sandals this year.

1. Black Chandelier Drop Earrings LOVISA $16.99
2. Design Studio Beaded Statement Necklace MYER $14 (on sale)
3. Red Square Faceted Stud Earrings LOVISA $7.99
4. Red Carved Flower Ring DIVA $9.99
5. Basque ‘Evie’ Tote Bag in Pink MYER $83.30
6. 5 Row Sectioned Bead Bracelet EQUIP $7.50 (on sale)
7. Ruched Shoulder Stretch Knit Tee TARGET $15
8. Contrast Floral Print Skirt TARGET $49
9. Silky Bow Clip/Brooch EQUIP $7.99
10. Lana Lace-Up Canvas Shoes TARGET $17.50

Some of these stores do post internationally too so it could be worth checking out if you really like something.

I absolutely love this skirt! – I think I might actually go back and get this. The shoes are super cute too, I missed seeing them in store but always love anything black and white animal print.

See any items here you like?

5 Party Looks with Zara Contrasting Collar Shirt

I just came across this really gorgeous shirt at Zara. I LOVE sleeveless shirts as they are so fun to layer with. The leather collar on this shirt is really unique too and makes it a great piece for going out/party/date looks – which is what I did with it here…..

5 Party Looks

I mean this is a black shirt! – you could style it in infinite ways. I liked keeping the looks simple and clean here though. The collar on this shirt is quite small and high so I paired it with earrings rather than necklaces – I think a medium-sized chain necklace or pendant could look really good under it too. 
My favourite look is number 5! I love the idea of wearing a lace top under the shirt and how incredible is that clutch and skirt too!
Click image for item details on Polyvore – I just got these all from the Polyvore vaults but imagine most items would still be available for purchase if you like them.
I actually find the best place to buy shirts/vests like this is at Target (Australia, but I wonder if it’s the same in the US too???). I have several different styles of them as they are great to wear to work. Target always seems to have at least 3 different ones in stock which change regularly. 

Pretty Things from Forever 21

Pretty Things November 1

These are all from Forever 21! A few fun things for the colder months. I’m loving the sequin and studded berets, such a gorgeous nail polish too!

If you like the geo print bag there are lots more items like this – makeup brushes, mirror, tweezers, more bags and more. :) (in the beauty section)

1. Raspberry Raven Nail Polish $2.80
2. Pyramid Studs $1.80
3. Statement Rose Headband $3.80
4. Dark Rose Bib Necklace $9.80
5. Total Stud Beret $24.80
6. Grunge Plaid Flannel Scarf  $10.80
7. Mid-Size Geo Cosmetic Pouch $6.80
8. Stunning Sequinned Beret $10.80
9. Sweet Side Cozy Ankle Socks $3.80
10. Modernist Baseball Cap $10.80

Linking up with: Funday Monday

10 Fun Accessories for Halloween!

Halloween is kind of weird in Australia as we celebrate it in the middle of spring – and after daylight savings too! I love everything halloween though – especially all the fun costumes, clothing and accessories that come out for the occasion. Here are just a few of my favourites that I’ve discovered during my latest online browsing:

Halloween Fun

1. Rhinestoned Bat Pendant FOREVER 21$8.80
2. Enchanted Boo Pendant Multi BETSEY JOHNSON $38
3. Halloween Faux Hair Streak  CLAIRE’S $5.50
4. Spider Web Drop Earrings CLAIRE’S $7.50
5. Bats Drop Earrings CLAIRE’S $8.50
6. Touch Screen Cat Mittens ASOS $22.18
7. Chic Faux Fur Shawl FOREVER 21 $18.80
8. Bold Cat-Eye Sunglasses FOREVER 21$5.80
9. Halloween Press-On Nail Designs CLAIRE’S $7.50
10. Sequin Bat Fascinator CLAIRE’S $8.50

Clip Art is thanks to the wonderful Clip Art Pal 

What I Wear To Work: Fall/Winter Edition

Just a simple edition of Ways to Wear this week. I work  (waitress) in a place where I need to wear all black. I love black but wearing it everyday?? It’s pretty hard going! I’m lucky enough to be able to wear whatever hair accessories or jewellery I like so that’s a big help! (If I couldn’t I think I’d be going crazy!) I also have a lot of fun choosing different scarves, bags and outerwear to wear in so at least I feel like I’m leaving the house in something different everyday.

What I wear to work
(Click image for details on Polyvore)

I have three winter coats – a black, a cobalt blue and an orange. I wear my black coat probably 3 days out of 5. I know it’s kind of weird to choose black so often when I’m wanting a change from my work black. I think it’s especially important to have a great dark neutral coat though. The black goes with black and all the colours I absolutely love to wear!

For me I feel the greatest change in my look happens when I move the position of focus. So on Monday we focus on the scarf and bag – Tuesday on the hair and the colour of the coat – Wednesday the belt and gloves – Thursday the scarf and Friday the coat and bag. I also like to wear quite different colours/patterns from the previous day too.
I’ve happily worn just my three coats throughout the entire Fall/Winter here in Australia and I’m not bored with them yet.
I like how I look on Friday best. What about you? Which one is your favourite?

(Click image for item details on Polyvore)

I choose items based on my own wardrobe – these are all from Polyvore though.  Most should be for sale (click on images to see their details) but they are a bit of a mix in price and location. 

I’m doing another post about coats tomorrow – ‘The 5 essential coats to have’ something like that. I came up with so many ideas in writing this post today.

Linking up with: Three-Fer Thursday, All Things Pretty,  IFB Project #116, Friday’s Fab Favourites, Friday Fancies, Fun Friday Blog Hop, Friday’s Five, That’s My Style Link Party